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Choosing a College
Do I want to be close to home?
If I choose a college far away, can I afford to come home to visit?
Do I want to live in an area that offers cultural diversity?
Would I prefer a college in a small town or a big city?
Would I be more comfortable at a large university with many students in a class or a smaller school with small class sizes?
Does this school offer the major that I am interested in?
If I change my mind about my major, do they offer a wide variety of majors to choose from?
What extracurricular activities are available for students?
Do I meet their criteria to be accepted (criteria are usually listed on the college’s web site)?
If I am accepted, can I be successful academically at this school?
Are students connected with internships in the field that they want to pursue?
What percentage of students graduate in four years?
Is on-campus housing offered?
Is everyone guaranteed on-campus housing who wants it?
Are students required to live on campus?
What other housing options are provided?
What are tuition, books, room, and board costs?
If you live off-campus, what are typical rates for rent, electricity, water, heat, etc.
Are there additional student fees?
What institutional scholarships are available to your students?
Are they only available to freshmen, or do upper-class students have opportunities for scholarships?
Financial Aid office, counseling, career center, tutoring, academic advising, student health center etc.
Every college campus has its own unique atmosphere and culture. There is no way to tell this from a brochure or a web site. You must visit; preferably when school is in session.
